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Frank Berrien

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Frank Berrien
Born(1877-08-17)August 17, 1877
Connecticut
DiedJanuary 31, 1951(1951-01-31) (aged 73)
New Haven, Connecticut
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States United States
Service / branch United States Navy
RankRear Admiral
CommandsUSS Lexington (CV-2)
Battles / warsWorld War I
*Action of 17 November 1917
Other workFootball coach at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Frank Dunn Berrien (August 17, 1877 – January 31, 1951) was an American football coach and United States Navy officer. He was the 13th head football coach for the United States Naval Academy located in Annapolis, Maryland and he held that position for three seasons, from 1908 until 1910. His coaching record at Navy was 21–5–3.[1] As captain of the USS Nicholson he fought in the Action of 17 November 1917. He later commanded the aircraft carrier USS Lexington.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Navy Midshipmen (Independent) (1908–1910)
1908 Navy 9–2–1
1909 Navy 4–3–1
1910 Navy 8–0–1
Navy: 21–5–3
Total: 21–5–3

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